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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.74, 14,499.60 and 2,739.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.74, 14,499.60 and 2,739.24 is: 4,109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.74 : 14,499.60 = 2,739.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.74/14,499.60 = 2,739.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.74x = 14,499.60 × 2,739.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.74x = 39,717,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,717,884.30/9,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.57

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